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Autumn 2012 • Issue 8
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Make Mum Smile
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stunning ideas
for Mother’s Day
Baby
Brilliance
All you need for an organised
nursery till pre-school
the best
storage
solutions
for your
home!
Get up and go!
Get organised and
discover the real you!
Plus: Amazing airers, dining in Rome, kitchen style and more!
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contents
Issue 8 Autumn 2012
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Cover photography: ACPSyndication.com
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4 Indulge
25 Crêpe Cheer
The latest news from Howards Storage World.
A brilliant gift idea for Mother’s Day!
8 Inspiration
26 Keeping Mum
Silicone, the material of the future – now!
Ten treats every Mother will love.
10 Baby Bliss
28 Chaos Controlled
Create the perfect nursery for every age.
We step in to rescue a chaotic linen cupboard.
16 Industrial Revelation
30 When in Rome
Get the look of a professional kitchen.
Get the best from Italy’s capital.
18 Supper Surprise
32 Airers for a Greener Future
The recipe for a classic dish, with a twist.
Airers have come a long way. We’ve got the best.
20 Hidden Charms
34 The Challenge is On!
You’ll be amazed by this tiny kitchen!
We’ve set four bloggers a makeover challenge!
22 Overcoming the Excuses
35 List of Stores
Simple ways to get yourself motivated.
Contact details for every Australian Howards store.
Not all products or advertised prices are available in all stores.
Prices valid to 1/7/12. Every effort is put into ensuring that products shown
are available. However, from time to time some products may become out
of stock, discontinued or be replaced by new models. Please check with your
local store to avoid disappointment. See inside back cover for more information
about store locations.
From the Editor
Mums are brilliant. Most of us are lucky
just to be able to take their presence for
granted, knowing that they'll always be by
our sides when we need them.
That's why it's so important to make a
special fuss on days such as Mother's Day
– they deserve it.
Chocolates and flowers are an obvious
choice of present, but this year why not go
a step further with the gift of organisation?
On page 26 we've got a host of excellent
and affordable ways you can make your
Mum's life better all year round.
Maintaining the parental theme, we've
put together a guide to getting the most
from your nursery from newborn to preschooler. Check it out on page 10.
We’d also like to welcome our
new columnist, Sue Blake. She's an
organisational expert and is guaranteed to
get you thinking. Turn to page 7 now!
Enjoy!
Gil ian
Gillian Serisier
Editor
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news
indulge
Win an award-winning mop!
Winner of the prestigious Red Dot
Design Award for Households and
Kitchens, the White Magic Spinning
Microfibre Mop is now available at
Howards Storage World!
Created for ergonomic cleaning, the
handle adjusts to user height, the head
rotates 360 degrees and the handle is
completely articulated.
This innovative cleaning system has
been carefully designed to allow the
The latest Howards news
T
he quality of the new simplehuman
Recycler Sensor Bin is extraordinary.
Evident from the first time you use its
nylon discs to effortlessly glide it across the
floor, or activate the silent motion-activated
opening-and-closing mechanism, the bin
actually responds to how you’re using it.
Sensors detect when you approach and
the bin opens its lid automatically, ready to
receive your rubbish.
Incredible technology
Where it gets really clever, however, is that
the bin can sense when you’re doing longer
chores – like peeling something or changing
the liner. In these cases, it'll not only open
its lid wider to accommodate your needs, it'll
also stay open for an extended 30-second
period – even if you walk away.
The trigger zone is a focused space directly
above the lid. It's easy to reach when you
want to use the bin, but it's also very precise.
The sensor's signal doesn't spill out in front of
the bin where it can be mistakenly triggered
by people walking nearby.
You're unlikely to find a fresher-smelling
bin either. Fitted with special carbon filters
that eliminate odours naturally, it should keep
your kitchen smelling of treats, not trash.
Speaking of trash, it's worth mentioning
that the bin is pretty clever on the inside too,
coming with two internal buckets to allow
easy separation between general waste
and recycling. Each of these buckets lifts
out separately, so you won't have to wait
for the garbage section to be full before
taking out the recycling – and vice versa.
With technology, quality is paramount,
so the bin's high-tech features have been
thoroughly tested by the simplehuman
team as part of their ongoing, rigorous
quality checks. “This testing assures the
quality of the products we sell and is
backed up by simplehuman's five-year
international warranty,” says Cathy Player
of Howards.
In particular, Cathy has been impressed
with the closing mechanism: “It's been
designed to withstand just about anything
a family would subject a bin to!”
It'll stay looking smart too, with a stainless
steel fingerprint-proof surface.
In fact, the simplehuman
Recycler is so progressive
it feels like a glimpse
into the future every
time you use it!
simplehuman
Rectangular Sensor
Bin – Recycler $549
Two separate buckets
for easier recycling
Winner
of the
Red Dot
Design Aw
ard
mop to work perfectly
under couches and
around hard-to-navigate corners.
Best of all, we have 10 White Magic
Spinning Microfibre Mops (worth $79
each) to be won.
To enter, simply visit the promotion
page at hsw.com.au and finish the
following sentence in 25 words or less:
“I would love a White Magic
Spinning Microfibre Mop because...”
The competition closes May 1, 2012.
This is a game of skill, chance plays no
part in determining the winner. The
judge’s decision is final. For full terms and
conditions visit the promotions section of
the Howards website, hsw.com.au
The neater beater
We’re big fans of understated, elegant design –
such as this flat whisk and balloon whisk in one
from Joseph Joseph. Simply twist the base of
handle to select flat whisk or balloon whisk.
Because the whisk is able to lie flat, it makes
storage much easier – vastly reducing the
amount of drawer-hogging space needed by
more conventional whisks.
The parts are easy to separate for quick
cleaning and it's completely dishwasher safe.
Best of all, the silicone blades ensure that the
product will never stain or discolour!
Joseph Joseph Twist 2 in 1 Silicone Whisk $19.95
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A splash of colour lifts anything, from a
bare room to a plain outfit. Cooking is
no exception, as these cheerfully bright
Joseph Joseph sets prove.
The top picture is of the five-piece
measuring cup set, which is designed to
ensure the cups fit inside one another for
maximum storage.
Below that is the seven-piece
collection, which adds mixing bowls
with non-slip bases to complete the set.
Joseph Joseph Nest Cups $24.95
Joseph Joseph Nest Set 7 Plus $49.95
www.hsw.com.au
■ Modular Bamboo
unit as shown $1050
Top shelf ideas
The Avita Eco Build Bamboo shelving
system is beautifully designed and
entirely sustainable, as it’s made from
ecologically-grown bamboo free of
pesticides and fertilisers. Each component
piece is curved using steam generated by
recycling off-cuts, so it’s perfect for use
anywhere in the home, from bedroom
to bathroom. The natural properties of
bamboo mean it won't swell or buckle
as humidity rises. Components can be
configured into almost any combination.
Meet the owners:
Helensvale Howards:
Ian and Gay Redmile
Eight years ago, Ian and Gay Redmile were
working in the corporate world. Gay was a
professional recruiter, while Ian was General
Manager of Barbeques Galore Wholesale
and Export Division – but they both wanted
something different.
“Ian had always wanted his own business
and fell in love with Howards from shopping
in the store,” says Gay. They were living in
Sydney at the time, but no shops were due
to open there in the short-term. “We were
originally from Melbourne, so we decided to
take an opportunity there and move back.”
After six great years in Melbourne, Ian and
Gay decided a sea change was in order: “I've
got family in Helensvale so when the store
became available it was an opportunity we
couldn't resist,” says Gay. They have loved
every minute in Queensland, particularly
with the customers. “Our customers are
really lovely; most are repeat visitors and
they are like friends.”
Being franchisees has made sense to this
ex-corporate couple. “You have your own
business, but are part of an organisation,”
says Gay. She adds: “We like the support; we
can talk to other stores, share good things.
And it's good to have the Group Office. We
can go to it for any situation.”
Gay says the greatest reward has been
the sense of achievement: “We love the self
satisfaction of running our own business;
being in control of our own destiny.”
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column
Have your say
Efficient solutions to reader problems
Dear Howards,
I love bangles and necklaces – every birthday and Christmas
I seem to be given more! Do you have anything that would
help me keep my collection in order?
Claire Tang – Fremantle, West Australia
Dear Claire,
We have the perfect solution: Stackable Faux Leather or
Timber Look Jewellery Trays. Designed to stack and grow
as your collection grows, these trays come with flock-lined
compartments so that you can sort your jewellery by type,
colour, style – whatever takes your fancy! We hope this helps!
The Howards Team
Save a fortune
on bottled water!
■ Mix and Match Timber
Look Jewellery Trays,
from $12.95
Designed by Karim Rashid, the Bobble Water Jug is a gorgeous touch
of eco-home perfection. The design is streamlined and modern, while
the function is simple and easy to use, which results in a constant
supply of filtered water that you can take straight to the table. The
filter will give you the equivalent of 300 bottles of water! Bobble Jug,
2Litre $39.95 Replacement filter $12.95
Aladdin Papillon's Travel Mug and Lunch Set are entirely ecofriendly, recyclable, BPA-free, dishwasher-safe and thermal. Made
from 100% recycled, food-grade polypropylene including up to
25% previously used packaging. No wonder the travel mug says:
“This mug is actually GREEN!”
Travel Mug blue/grey 350 ml $14.95
and Lunch Set $39.95
■ Stackable Faux Leather
Jewellery Trays, from $34.95
Reader product review
Space Bag Jumbo
We had family visit over winter so I had
to buy extra doonas. Unfortunately,
they take up so much room, and I was
really impressed at how effectively the
Space Bag shrank five doonas down
to about the size of one and a half. You
basically clean and dry everything then
pile them into the bag – it only takes
a minute. Then attach the vacuum
cleaner to remove excess air (my son
loved this bit). Really, it's that easy!
Richard Ryan – Sydney, NSW
■ Space Bags, from $13.95
Join the Howards test team
Perfect for
school lunches!
Interested in testing a Howards product? Apply to become a
member of the Howards Test Team online at hsw.com.au or
in-store for your chance to be part of this fun experience.
Be rewarded
Become a Howards Inspirations member. Benefits include a $10 welcome voucher when
you activate your account, plus a $10 Rewards voucher for every $200 you spend. Valid for use in participating stores
Australia-wide. Being a Howards Inspirations member means great offers, member-only competitions, VIP nights,
fantastic storage solutions and great tips. Just visit a store to apply! For terms and conditions, see hsw.com.au.
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www.hsw.com.au
In an
Organised Fashion
with Sue Blake
Professional organiser Sue Blake shares her
secrets for success in our new column...
M
y client was dismayed! Her
1930s, delicately painted, fine
bone china afternoon tea set
was worthless – not because it was poor
quality, but because she had failed to use
it. We were decluttering her attic and she
decided the tea set inherited from her
uncle could be sold, but upon inspection,
the antiques expert advised it was full of
star cracks and would disintegrate once
filled with hot beverages. Fine bone china
needs to be used. By storing it for “good”,
not only had she denied herself the
pleasure of using it but potentially several
hundred dollars from ultimately selling it.
The saying “use it or lose it” is applicable
to more than fitness; it can also apply to
our possessions.
We have expensive dinner sets,
wine glasses and cutlery, which
we save for special occasions.
For over 30 years, I hung on to
a set of water glasses that were
a wedding gift. Recently, the ordinary
kitchen glasses needed replacement
and, rather than purchase new ones,
I commissioned the ‘special set’
for everyday use. The whole family
commented on how nice they were
to drink from.
he could afford; he needed his purchases
to last. And as for wear and tear, items
used and loved gain a genuine patina,
which can become an inherent part of its
beauty. Think of an antique kitchen table.
So after my experience with the glasses,
“I have resolved to start using ‘special’
items every day and, in doing so,
make every day more special”
I saved money and the time involved
purchasing a new set and also gained
some precious storage real estate.
Furthermore, the environmental cost of
purchasing duplicate items for ‘good’ and
for ‘every day’ is worth considering.
Using quality items for everyday use
means simple pleasures are enhanced.
A cup of tea is a little nicer from a fine
cup than a cheap, clunky mug. Of course,
there is always a risk that in using an item
it could be damaged, but at least we will
have had the enjoyment of its use on a
daily basis. And quality items may need
replacing less frequently.
My grandfather used to say: “I am too
■ Why wait for a
special occasion? poor to buy cheap.” He bought the best
I have resolved to use ‘special’ items every
day and, in doing so, make every day more
special. To enjoy using quality hangers
that extend the life of my clothes, to write
with a smooth roller ball pen rather than
the hotel give-away, to store leftovers in
quality containers with a good seal and
easy snap locking. Investing in quality for
every day, rather than having duplicates for
‘good’, is a small step in the quest for a little
more organisation. Fewer items of better
quality pays dividends in time, space and
money... which we could all do with.
Sue
Sue Blake is an accredited Professional Organiser who lives and works in the Sydney surrounds. For more
information on her services and to sign up for her free newsletter, go to www.organisedfashion.com.au
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news
column
Have your say
Efficient solutions to reader problems
Dear Howards,
I love bangles and necklaces – every birthday and Christmas
I seem to be given more! Do you have anything that would
help me keep my collection in order?
Claire Tang – Fremantle, West Australia
Dear Claire,
We have the perfect solution: Stackable Faux Leather or
Timber Look Jewellery Trays. Designed to stack and grow
as your collection grows, these trays come with flock-lined
compartments so that you can sort your jewellery by type,
colour, style – whatever takes your fancy! We hope this helps!
The Howards Team
Save a fortune
on bottled water!
■ Mix and Match Timber
Look Jewellery Trays,
from $12.95
Designed by Karim Rashid, the Bobble Water Jug is a gorgeous touch
of eco-home perfection. The design is streamlined and modern, while
the function is simple and easy to use, which results in a constant
supply of filtered water that you can take straight to the table. The
filter will give you the equivalent of 300 bottles of water! Bobble Jug,
2Litre $39.95 Replacement filter $12.95
Aladdin Papillon's Travel Mug and Lunch Set are entirely ecofriendly, recyclable, BPA-free, dishwasher-safe and thermal. Made
from 100% recycled, food-grade polypropylene including up to
25% previously used packaging. No wonder the travel mug says:
“This mug is actually GREEN!”
Travel Mug blue/grey 350 ml $14.95
and Lunch Set $39.95
■ Stackable Faux Leather
Jewellery Trays, from $34.95
Reader product review
Space Bag Jumbo
We had family visit over winter so I had
to buy extra doonas. Unfortunately,
they take up so much room, and I was
really impressed at how effectively the
Space Bag shrank five doonas down
to about the size of one and a half. You
basically clean and dry everything then
pile them into the bag – it only takes
a minute. Then attach the vacuum
cleaner to remove excess air (my son
loved this bit). Really, it's that easy!
Richard Ryan – Sydney, NSW
■ Space Bags, from $13.95
Join the Howards test team
Perfect for
school lunches!
Interested in testing a Howards product? Apply to become a
member of the Howards Test Team online at hsw.com.au or
in-store for your chance to be part of this fun experience.
Be rewarded
Become a Howards Inspirations member. Benefits include a $10 welcome voucher when
you activate your account, plus a $10 Rewards voucher for every $200 you spend. Valid for use in participating stores
Australia-wide. Being a Howards Inspirations member means great offers, member-only competitions, VIP nights,
fantastic storage solutions and great tips. Just visit a store to apply! For terms and conditions, see hsw.com.au.
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www.hsw.com.au
In an
Organised Fashion
with Sue Blake
Professional organiser Sue Blake shares her
secrets for success in our new column...
M
y client was dismayed! Her
1930s, delicately painted, fine
bone china afternoon tea set
was worthless – not because it was poor
quality, but because she had failed to use
it. We were decluttering her attic and she
decided the tea set inherited from her
uncle could be sold, but upon inspection,
the antiques expert advised it was full of
star cracks and would disintegrate once
filled with hot beverages. Fine bone china
needs to be used. By storing it for “good”,
not only had she denied herself the
pleasure of using it but potentially several
hundred dollars from ultimately selling it.
The saying “use it or lose it” is applicable
to more than fitness; it can also apply to
our possessions.
We have expensive dinner sets,
wine glasses and cutlery, which
we save for special occasions.
For over 30 years, I hung on to
a set of water glasses that were
a wedding gift. Recently, the ordinary
kitchen glasses needed replacement
and, rather than purchase new ones,
I commissioned the ‘special set’
for everyday use. The whole family
commented on how nice they were
to drink from.
he could afford; he needed his purchases
to last. And as for wear and tear, items
used and loved gain a genuine patina,
which can become an inherent part of its
beauty. Think of an antique kitchen table.
So after my experience with the glasses,
“I have resolved to start using ‘special’
items every day and, in doing so,
make every day more special”
I saved money and the time involved
purchasing a new set and also gained
some precious storage real estate.
Furthermore, the environmental cost of
purchasing duplicate items for ‘good’ and
for ‘every day’ is worth considering.
Using quality items for everyday use
means simple pleasures are enhanced.
A cup of tea is a little nicer from a fine
cup than a cheap, clunky mug. Of course,
there is always a risk that in using an item
it could be damaged, but at least we will
have had the enjoyment of its use on a
daily basis. And quality items may need
replacing less frequently.
My grandfather used to say: “I am too
■ Why wait for a
special occasion? poor to buy cheap.” He bought the best
I have resolved to use ‘special’ items every
day and, in doing so, make every day more
special. To enjoy using quality hangers
that extend the life of my clothes, to write
with a smooth roller ball pen rather than
the hotel give-away, to store leftovers in
quality containers with a good seal and
easy snap locking. Investing in quality for
every day, rather than having duplicates for
‘good’, is a small step in the quest for a little
more organisation. Fewer items of better
quality pays dividends in time, space and
money... which we could all do with.
Sue
Sue Blake is an accredited Professional Organiser who lives and works in the Sydney surrounds. For more
information on her services and to sign up for her free newsletter, go to www.organisedfashion.com.au
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silicone focus
inspiration
Bright Ideas
For a bit of fun that will save
your fingers from scolding,
grab your next hot plate with a
pair of luscious pink lips!
■ Zeal Hot Lips Plate Grab
$8.95
Who says kitchen utensils have to be black
and silver? These beauties break the trend.
S
Makes
stirring and
serving a breeze!
Basting, 21st
century style!
Available in
aqua, lime,
black and
red too
■ Zeal Silicone Basting Brush $9.95
■ Zeal Silicone Spatula Spoon $13.95
■ Zeal Silicone Traditional Cooks Spoon $16.95
■ Zeal Cutlery Drainer $14.95
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ilicone is fast becoming the material
of choice for many home applications.
There are, however, different types
of silicones, and while they may all initially
perform the desired function, it is with time
that quality becomes important.
Silicone itself is an inert synthetic
compound/polymer chiefly comprising
silicon, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Its
characteristics are a rubber-like texture with
low conductivity, low reactivity and low
toxicity. In short, it is a flexible, thermally
stable compound that does not support
microbial growth, doesn’t stick and is UV
Perfect for use on resistant (so its bright colours won’t fade).
non-stick pans
These key attributes translate, in goodquality silicone, to an item that will withstand
heat to 250°C, remain flexible during heating
or cooling, resist flavour or odour absorption,
and not leech colour or chemicals.
Over the last 10 years, silicone has slowly
moved from the lab and into our kitchens in
the form of muffin trays and coated surfaces.
But it’s only recently that designers have
embraced the vast array of colours available
and started thinking about the fact that the
kitchen, while functional, is also a place for
beauty. To this end, hot pinks, bright aquas
and lime greens are among the range
available in store at Howards.
If you’re looking for high-quality
products to add a splash of colour to
your kitchen, here are some really funky
options! ■ inplace
Never suffer from scorched fingers again,
with this fantastic silicone glove, which
protects to temperatures of up to 250°C.
It includes an inner washable lining too!
■ Mastrad Orka Oven Mitt $34.95
Add a bit of flair to your prawns and
kebabs knowing these skewers won't
burn your fingers, discolour or fade, ever!
■ Zeal Skewers $4.95 each
Perfect for holding
hot oven dishes –
and funny, too!
Keep hot handles safe with these colourful
covers. They're no-fuss too! If they get dirty,
just clean them in the dishwasher.
Protect your kitchen surfaces with these ‘if you
can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen’ mats.
■ Zeal Silicone Patterned Hot Mat $12.95
■ Zeal Silicone Pan Handles $12.95
Soft to the touch, these silicone mills come
with high quality ceramic grinding plates.
Perfect for flavouring your soups, stews and
stocks, this silicone herb infuser only needs to
be filled and dropped into your cooking pot.
■ Zeal Salt and Pepper Mill $19.95
■ Mastrad Herb Infuser $11.95
Great for the
barbecue too!
Having tongs and spatulas with silicone
ends makes perfect sense – they won't scratch
non-stick cookware and they'll never melt. Plus,
they don't absorb stains or flavours.
■ Zeal Silicone Tongs $19.95
■ Zeal Silicone Spatula $12.95
www.hsw.com.au
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small people
small people
Baby Bliss
Coathangers and
removable hooks are
great for displaying art!
With a little planning,
your baby's nursery can
be an oasis of organised
calm at every age.
■ elfa® units can easily
transform any space.
F
or new mums and mums-to-be, the
challenge of keeping everything under
control lies in creating a functional
space that is well organised with a place for
everything. Key to this are simple systems
that can be maintained with very little fuss
and can evolve as
your child's needs
change, through
three early phases
– newborn, toddler
and preschool.
To help you get
organised, here
are our top tips.
4 Runner Drawer Set $210.65
7 Runner Drawer Set $324.55
10 Runner Drawer Set $399.40
Newborn
Spice racks
double up
as great
bookshelves
Draw units teach
tidy habits from
the start
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Howards offer a free
elfa® design measure
and quote service?
Ask in store.
top drawer is always the easiest option. As
such, the best solution is a system with either
several top drawers or a large top drawer
containing dividers so that rompers, singlets,
tops, booties and warm items can be kept
separate but always visible and easy to locate.
While your newborn is small, another great
idea is a purpose-specific change table, as
“Taking a fresh jumpsuit or singlet from
the top drawer is always the easiest option ”
Also, keep in mind that sizing isn't an exact
science. If your baby arrives looking a touch
smaller than you expected, your 000 size
isn't going to fit for a few weeks and you'll be
scrambling to find 0000. Conversely, growth
spurts can see last week's top suddenly
become a size too small!
Allocate a drawer for each size of clothes
and move them upwards as you need them.
Outgrown clothes can go directly into
storage or to another mum.
If you're standing with a baby in your arms,
taking a fresh jumpsuit or singlet from the
Skirt Hanger 2 Pack $9.95
3M Command Hooks 2 Pack $8.95
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Organising a room for a newborn brings
many challenges, not least of which is finding
a home for the large amount of clothes your
new baby will use on a daily basis. Before you
have a baby, you think you have everything
you’ll need for a week without washing, but
some days you feel like you are changing your
baby's outfit every hour – so be prepared!
Did you
know?
it's not only the right height but also houses
everything needed for efficient and safe
nappy changing, from wipes to disposal bags.
Place this near your set of drawers so you can
reach a change of clothes with one hand.
Don't worry – this will soon be second nature!
Quick tips Figure out how much
storage space you'll need… then put
in more. Almost without fail, parents
underestimate the amount of stuff
they'll acquire for their newborn.
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small people
small people
Top tips for keeping
kids organised!
Toddler
The sense of peace and calm that you once
tried so hard to create for your newborn's
nursery has disappeared. Within two minutes
of you tidying up, your giggling toddler has
pulled everything onto the floor looking for
a book.
Now is the time to edit your child's
toy collection. We sympathise with how
heartbreaking it can be to take Mr Fluffy out
of circulation, as particular toys are a potent
reminder of those exciting first months. But
if your toddler no longer plays with him, Mr
Fluffy should go – less unused toys mean
less mess and easy organisation.
Fear not though – if Mr Fluffy is too
precious to throw away, store him safely
■ Kids are messy,
but adorability
goes a long way.
Shoe organisers
don't have to
contain shoes.
They're perfect for
toys too!
Break the job down
For example, instead of saying, “Go
clean your room,” say, “Do you want to pick
up the dolls or the crayons? The big things or
the little things? The clothes or the books?”
This creates a productive team between the
parent and child, and breaks the cleaning into
manageable tasks so that the child knows
exactly where to start and how to get it done.
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B
D
#2
“An elfa system is an excellent option
as it can grow with your needs ”
grow with your needs. Specific space can be
allocated to toys, books, cars, dolls or balls.
It's never too early to get a child into
the habit of being tidy; don't expect too
much, but encourage your toddler to put
items away. They'll usually make mistakes
(or ignore you completely!), but treat it as a
game. Kids love the praise that comes with
achieving a task, so have fun with it.
■ Shallow Tubtrug 15L
$13.95
Easy to fil and
simply slide out of sight!
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#1
Create a game
Another option at clean-up time is to
make it into a competition. Pull out a kitchen
timer and see how many toys the kids can
get in the right box before the timer goes off.
You can probably do this a few times before
the thrill wears off. After that you may need to
offer an extra incentive, such as a sticker as a
prize for winning the overall competition.
®
and he can be a fantastic keepsake for
when your child is older.
Next, get all the toys and books off
the floor to give your child more room to
play and reduce trip hazards. Invest in a
compartmentalised bookshelf or hanging
shelves to lift everything up and away.
As such, a system using elfa® drawers
and shelves is an excellent option, as it can
■ neatfreak! Whimsical
Wardrobe $299. Shelf
and drawer units
not included.
Pre-schooler
Organising your child’s space is now about
making room for a range of activities from
painting to playing at the beach.
By now a more child-friendly system will
be needed for your child's clothes and the
hanging part of the wardrobe plays a larger
role for storing dresses and shirts. Looser
items like jumpers and cardigans are starting
to have a longer life. They are also getting
bulkier and clothing like this is still best
stored lower, with everyday items above.
The ever-expanding toy collection is now
a thing to behold. Your child should be in
the habit of putting things away in groups,
and their understanding of what goes where
should have improved dramatically.
If your child is still confused, take a photo
of what the drawer should contain and
attach the image to the front as a visual label.
Crouch down for a child's-eye view. Are
the things they need easy for them to reach
and put back? Sit on the floor and see!
It's well worth bringing your child into the
process too. Watch them for a while and see
if you can understand their organisational
logic. It may well make perfect sense for an
adult to separate cars and dinosaurs, but if
the child likes to keep them together then
you might as well stick to their system.
Finally, take toys in and out of circulation.
Kids get a huge amount of pleasure
being reacquainted with a toy they'd
forgotten about.
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#3
Stay on their level
Keep toys that are used regularly in
easy-to-access places. If a child can't reach
a shelf, they're unlikely to put anything
back there! A neat solution are Shallow
Tubtrugs ($13.95) which can slide easily
under most beds. They come in an array of
bright colours too – to suit any bedroom!
#4
Give them ownership
Encourage your child to pick some
kids posters and put them on their bedroom
wall. Make them feel that it's their room to
look after and make it nice for them. If they
are proud of their space, they should have
more respect for it.
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■ neatfreak! range A: 10 Shelf Shoe Storer $64.95 B: Expandable MAXbar $29.95
C: 7 Day Organiser $149 D: Shelf Drawer $19.95 E: 6 Shelf Organiser $64.95
F: Rectangle Bin $24.95 G: Shelf Drawer $19.95
#5
Add some excitement
Buy storage solutions that
excite your child and he or she
will be much more inclined to
use them. After all, a sense
of ownership is the first step
towards having a desire to keep
their own space clean. A great
idea here is the neatfreak! range
of products, which come in brilliant
candy colours and can be hung
in a wardrobe, vastly increasing its
storage capacity. ■ inplace
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Supporting BEAR COTTAGE
Bear Cottage is a medically supported home away from home providing
support and respite for children with terminal illnesses and their families. At
Bear Cottage they believe that life, however brief, should be enriched and
celebrated. Bear Cottage is a home full of special moments and cherished
memories – a place where life is for living. Howards Storage World and its
customers have been helping to keep the doors open at Bear Cottage since
2004 through the sales of the ‘Mouse for House’, ‘Pocket Pad’ and, most
recently, the ‘Bag for a Bear’ products. Profits from these product sales have
enabled Bear Cottage to care for many precious children and their families.
If you would like to help Bear Cottage, simply buy a ‘Bag for a Bear’ in store – with all profits going
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different by design
small people
Hidden
Charms
The telescopic tap
retracts when the lid
is closed
■ Comes with everything,
including the kitchen sink.
Neat, tidy and
ready for use as
a cabinet or desk
■ A very literal interpretation
of “the kitchen's closed”.
A lack of space in tiny
apartments is no longer
a barrier to having a fully
functioning kitchen!
I
f you live in the kind of apartment where
swinging a cat is logistically impossible,
this cabinet-sized kitchen could be just
the answer.
Designed by French company Kitchoo for
spaces such as studio apartments and hotel
rooms, it’s everything a kitchen should be. It’s
neater, more compactly organised and comes
with everything – even the kitchen sink –
optimally placed within a very small space.
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In the standard kit you get an integrated
refrigerator, two-burner induction cooktop
and a sink with a telescopic mixer tap. If you
want to splash the cash, Kitchoo can create
a version that includes a freezer, dishwasher,
washing machine, microwave and utensils
drawer too!
When the kitchen is not in use, the cover
folds down and hides the kitchen top,
making it look like a cabinet or a cupboard
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based on three simple ideas: it had to look
good, be functional and have great build
quality. Adhering to these design principles,
the Kitchoo range has now sold in the
thousands and has even been expanded to
“As standard equipment you get an integrated
refrigerator, induction cooktop and a sink”
– exactly the kind of trick that will leave your
dinner guests wondering where you made
your wonderful meal.
The original Kitchoo, created in 1993, was
include a bathroom cabinet which hides a
washing machine under the sink (but doesn’t
hide a fold-out bath, unfortunately!). Who
knows, maybe that’ll be next! ■ inplace
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get the look
get the look
Industrial Revelation
The stark beauty of industrial kitchens is the latest style cue
in interior design. Now you can have the look too...
Get the look: Professional kitchen
■ Porcelain Storage Cup
s
Small $24.95, Large $26
.95
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■ Wall Rail Baskets
Small $24.95, Large $26.95
n industrial kitchen has a magnificently
unembellished simplicity. Best of all,
this sleek look and efficient solution can
be replicated at home with just a few key items.
The idea behind an industrial kitchen is to
transform a space into a machine, with the
chef being the moving parts. For this to work,
everything has to be positioned to provide
the least possible movement for optimal
performance. Effectively, things that are used
daily are closest at hand, with task-specific
items grouped together.
“An easy-build
Custom Cooking
Station is a fantastic
way to get the style of
an industrial kitchen”
■ Soehnle Flip
Digital Scales, $39.95
■ Kitchen Tool
Organiser $89.95
■ Easywrapper $39.95
To get this look you have to think like a chef.
Your first question should be: “What items
are used every day, and how accessible are
they?” Next, “Are these items on hand and, if
not, how can they become so?” An easybuild Custom Cooking Station is a
fantastic way to get the industrial kitchen
look without a complete overhaul.
Placed directly onto the bench top, the
Cooking Station essentially transforms a single
storage platform into six shelves, giving you
much-needed accessible storage options and
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kitchen tool organiser and a pod
dispenser for your coffee pods!
Made of matt brushed stainless steel,
rail units are available in two lengths – 40
cm and 60 cm – and are supplied with
five or seven movable hooks.
Add a great splash of colour to
the kitchen with red, purple or green
Soehnle Flip Digital Scales or keep it
sharp with silver, black or white. Whatever
the shade, the sharp minimal statement is
always impressive. $39.95
Keeping a consistent look is important,
so accessories such as the Mastrad Spice
Tower With Grinder are great because
they fit right in with the metallic look
of industrial kitchens. It's not a case of
style without substance though, as the
Mastrad Spice Tower With Grinder keeps
spices, salt and herbs fresh. It even comes
with a removable shaking lid. $49.95
‘Efficiency’ is the aim when trying to
create a professional kitchen at home –
everything should be close at hand.
With that in mind, Brabantia has
created the Profile Kitchen Today
System, which will be available in
selected Howards stores starting from
April 2012.
The system is based on an amazing
wall-rail unit that allows you to hang
your favourite utensils and gadgets
with either universal hooks or magnets.
There are handy shelves and holders for
storing salt, pepper and regularly used
herbs, spices and condiments, and
these can easily be removed and taken
to the kitchen table.
Dispensers for kitchen foil, cling
film and paper towels can be
positioned at just the right height, and
there’s even a herb jar organiser,
allowing you to put your favourite cooking
equipment on display rather than hidden
away in a cupboard.
For a truly professional edge, why not
include an Easywrapper for $39.95? This
fabulous design not only looks the part, but
has been created by chef Dave Pynt to make
wrapping anything in cling wrap simple,
easy and hygienic. Having spent several years
at Tetsuya's and currently working at The
Loft Project in London, Dave understands
the importance of getting this right and
has designed the Easywrapper to answer
all the problems of traditional cling wrap
dispensers. Key to the design is a two-way
cutting system that cuts perfectly every time
with no effort (making this great for anyone
with limited mobility) in conjunction with
an internal axle that spins easily for
unhampered dispensing. ■ inplace
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■ Jars Organiser $89.95
■ Paper Towel
Holder $59.95
■ Set of two
Magnets $26.95
■ Pod Dispenser
$44.95
■ Mastrad Spice Tower with Grinder $49.95
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recipe
Supper Surprise!
Recipe for success
Recipe: Gewürztraminer Baba in Apricot Syrup
Let the babas soak in syrup
for at least 20 minutes!
Jared Ingersoll gives
the rum baba, a
traditional favourite,
a surprising twist.
T
ypically, a baba is soaked in a syrup
made from dark rum. I came up with
this version one night when trying to
pair a dessert with a particularly delicious
Gewürztraminer wine. I really like the results
as this wine variety is big enough in flavour
and body to enable some very good flavour
combinations. It is best to make the syrup first.
For the syrup
150 ml (5 fl oz) water
335 g (11¾ oz/1½ cups) sugar
6 dried apricots
6 pieces of dried pear
1 vanilla bean, split
400 ml (14 fl oz) Gewürztraminer wine
For the babas
60 g (2¼ oz/½ cup) raisins
100 ml (3½ fl oz) Gewürztraminer wine
1 teaspoon dried yeast
80 ml (2½ fl oz/ ¹ ⁄3 cup) milk,
warmed slightly
125 g (4½ oz/1 cup) plain
(all-purpose) flour
2 eggs
a big pinch of sugar
a pinch of salt
100 g (3½ oz) unsalted butter, softened
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interview
■ A dash of wine transforms
this traditional dish.
A great way of keeping small items organised while looking
fantastic is a set of Water Hyacinth Baskets, which can sit on
the top shelf of your pantry, looking good, but out of the way.
From $17.95
If your recipe collection is especially large, it’s well worth
creating a system to keep them in order. Bamboo A4
Magazine Holders create the perfect vehicle for recipe books,
loose leaf recipes and magazine collections. Allocate a recipe
type to each holder (mains, desserts, seafood, etc). Place loose
recipes in a plastic sleeve that will keep them clean and then
store them in the appropriate folder. $19.95
For high-tech cooks, Claude keeps your iPad at just the
right angle for ‘Net-savvy cooking – simply rest it against his
supportive arms! Claude Recipe/iPad Holder $39.95
Keeping your recipe book upright and open on the right
page can be extremely stylish with a Zyliss Stainless Steel
Cookbook Holder $49.95
Group recipe
books by type
using file holders
What is Gewürztraminer?
Gewürztraminer white wine was huge in the '70s and is making a comeback. Vineyards
scattered across Adelaide Hills, Tasmania, Clare Valley, Hunter Valley and the Yarra Valley
are all making this spicy, lychee-infused wine.
To make the syrup, combine the water and
sugar in a saucepan, then place over a high
heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved,
then add the dried fruit, vanilla bean and
wine. Bring back up to heat but do not boil.
Just before it is about to simmer, remove
from the heat and allow to cool.
To make the babas, put the raisins in a
small bowl with the wine and set to one
side to soak.
In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the
milk and let it sit for a moment. Now mix in
the flour and eggs and beat until you have a
smooth dough, then cover with plastic wrap
and allow to rise at room temperature for
about 45 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas 4).
Add the sugar, salt and butter to the batter,
mixing vigorously to incorporate.
When all of the butter is combined, add the
soaked raisins and wine and beat really well.
Grease a six-hole 125 ml (4 fl oz/½ cup)
muffin tin with a little butter before dividing
the batter among the holes. Let the mixture
rise until the holes are full, then place them
in the oven for 20–25 minutes until golden.
To test if the babas are ready, insert a skewer
– if it comes out clean, the babas are cooked.
When the babas have been allowed to
cool slightly, lift them from the tin, place
them in the syrup and let them soak for at
least 20 minutes. You can actually store the
babas in the syrup overnight. When you are
ready to serve, lift a baba onto a plate and
add a piece of the apricot and pear.
Spoon some of the syrup into a saucepan
and place over high heat and bring to the
boil. Pour the hot syrup over the cake and,
if you feel inclined, serve with a little
whipped cream. ■ inplace
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Let Claude hold
your iPad!
■ Custom easy-build
Shelving Unit $197
About Jared
Prior to opening the celebrated
restaurants Danks Street Depot and
Cotton Duck in Sydney, Jared worked
at the two-Michelin-star-rated The
Square in London. He's also a regular
on Channel 10's Ready Steady Cook and
The Morning Show.
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different by design
inspirations
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Be Inspired!
Your rewards program
Welcome to Howards Inspirations, our customer
rewards program. Have a look at the benefits...
E
verybody loves the VIP treatment –
whether it’s an upgrade on a plane or
the best seats in a restaurant.
At Howards we take a lot of pleasure in
providing that VIP experience.
We already offer special treats such as
our free measure and quote service (where
we come to your home or office to discuss
the perfect storage solutions for your
needs). But for stand-out sophistication,
nothing comes close to being a Howards
Inspirations Member.
Free to join, the Inspirations Reward
Program offers a host of benefits: receive
a free $10 ‘Welcome’ voucher# when you
enroll, earn a $10 ‘Reward’ voucher# for every
$200 spent, exclusive competitions, unique
offers, professional workshops and VIP
events. That’s what five star service is like!
Join the Inspirations program in-store or
online with an eShop purchase.
For more information, including
terms and conditions, visit our website:
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● $10 Vouchers
Activate your membership online
and receive a $10 ‘Welcome’ voucher#.
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$200 spent.
● Special offers
Receive regular and exclusive
Member-only offers
● VIP events
On special occasions we will hold
VIP events exclusive to Inspirations
Members*.
● Workshops
Enjoy free access to our Howards
inControl workshops and obtain
professional advice on a range of
home organisational projects.*
● Competitions
Enter our Member-only competitions for
a chance to win fabulous prizes.
The advantages
of membership...
Connie Foster is a proud Howards
Inspirations Member. Here’s why:
■ The Members-only section of our website includes special offers and exclusive competitions.
# Inspirations vouchers can be redeemed in store and via the Howards eShop. Voucher terms and conditions apply. $10
Rewards Vouchers will be issued for every $200 or multiples of $200 spent. Only 1 voucher will be issued for the total reward
value earned per single transaction; eg., if you spend $410 you will receive one $20 voucher.
* Workshops and VIP events may not be available in all store locations.
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Membership
benefits
I like being recognised
as a VIP customer at Mt
Gravatt. The staff are
helpful and friendly.
I look forward to
spending my rewards
and finding certain
products that you
can’t find at other
stores. I appreciate
the quality of the products at Howards.
Connie Foster, Mt Gravatt, QLD
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“Not only has the
‘prang’ factor been
removed, but car
theft is impossible”
■ Inside, The Cube has
the feel of a glittering
jewellery box.
■ The building is at its most
impressive from above.
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motivation
motivation
■ Don't let fear stop you
striving for your goals.
Overcoming
the Excuses
The fear of starting new projects is a universal trait.
We find out how to overcome distractions with ease.
“Obstacles are those frightful things you
see when you take your eyes off your goal”
– Henry Ford, American businessman and founder of the Ford Corporation.
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ife is full of potential distractions, from
“unmissable” TV shows to “making a
quick cup of tea before I start”. The
magic of distractions is how they sit in hiding
until you resolve to do something important.
Overcoming these obstacles is difficult, but
with a bit of willpower you could soon be
the super-fit, super-organised person that
you know you can be.
Health
We all know that a healthier lifestyle is better
in every way, so what's stopping us from
getting off that couch and heading to the
gym, taking a walk or saying “no thank you”
to unhealthy food? Professional Ironwoman
and three time winner of the Coolangatta
Gold, Hayley Bateup (also known as
Nitro from her starring role on Australian
Gladiators) says she feels “people are often
overwhelmed by the big picture and need
to break their goals down into components.”
Hayley also believes that many people
are after a miracle result, which creates new
obstacles: “When an advertising campaign or
promotion tells people they can lose 5kg in
a week, expectations become skewed and,
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when we fail to achieve an unrealistic goal,
we become disheartened.” If weight loss is
the goal, she suggests taking a long term
view and, instead of focusing on the 5kg
mark, to aim each week for a small but
sustainable loss: “Any healthy weight
loss is a step in the right direction, so
be proud of your achievements.”
It's also worth remembering that we
are all human and sometimes weight
loss does not go to plan. “If your weight
goes up, don't give up. Think about
what caused it and create a strategy
to avoid that situation or manage that
meal in the future,” Hayley says.
The same applies to physical fitness;
no-one is going to wake up one
morning and run a marathon having
never run a kilometre in their life.
That said, unless you actually start by
running that single kilometre, you will
never run a marathon (have a chat
with your doctor before setting off
though, as everyone has different
■ Better health begins
health considerations).
with a first step.
Some of the obstacles we tend to
put in the way of exercise include time,
effort, and the old “I just don't like it.”
■ Make time for learning
and self-improvement.
An organised desk
is a desk you'l
enjoy being at!
Hayley suggests starting small and
calling on friends to get started:
“A half-hour walk or run is always
going to be better for you than
half an hour on the couch, and if
you are meeting a friend it's even
harder to talk yourself out of it.”
It's okay to fall off the exercise
wagon; we all get too busy
occasionally. The most important
thing is simply to stick with it!
Education
The idea of going back to school
and learning a new set of skills
is something most people
consider at some point in
their lives. Obstacles can be as
deep as fear and as practical as
time constraints. To overcome
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fear, try to break the issue down into
manageable portions. If, for example, you
were considering a course in Australian
literature, rather than buying all the books
at once and feeling overwhelmed, start
small, familiarise yourself with the reading
list and read the novel that seems the most
appealing. By starting with baby steps,
you'll be on your way to giving yourself the
boost of confidence needed to get on with
the next novel.
Time is an entirely different problem and
requires good organisational skills. It also
needs the realisation that the time you
have freed up is time for pursuing your new
goal. For example, a well-organised pantry
in conjunction with a well-planned menu
for the entire week will save you oodles
of time when shopping and cooking.
This spare time can now be used to read,
research and think.
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motivation
Happiness
Dr Tony Grant, Director of the Coaching
Psychology Unit at the University of Sydney,
star of the hit ABC documentary, Making
Australia Happy and author of Eight Steps
to Happiness, is a firm believer in positive
psychology. “We have a huge amount
of influence on how happy we are – the
choices we make on a daily basis determine
our happiness,” says Dr Grant.
He believes our levels of happiness are
largely determined by the level of meaning
and engagement we have in our lives,
including how we feel about ourselves
and the world.
mother's day
Crêpe Cheer
Give Mum a special gift this Mother's Day with
these incredible Crème Brûlée and Crêpe Kits!
■ Take the time to
catch up on reading.
“We have a huge
amount of influence
on how happy we
are – the choices
we make on a daily
basis determine our
happiness”
When it comes to happiness, obstacles
to motivation can be deep-seated and
require complex analysis, but getting
started may be as simple as reviewing
the way you greet each day. Start by
listing the positives, such as family,
friends and opportunities. These are the
areas that enrich our lives. By focusing
on these soul-enriching parts of life,
rather than objects and short term
satisfactions, long-term happiness
can be achievable.
Next, think about how you interpret things.
Dr Grant suggests examining your view to
determine if it's “helpful in enhancing your
wellbeing – or not.” Orientating yourself
toward happiness and wellbeing does
not mean suddenly loving everything and
everyone, but can be as simple as looking
for the good in a cold rainy day – you might
take it as a great opportunity to cook a
great meal, read a new book, or organise
a messy cupboard. ■ inplace
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Cook like a pro
with your own
Chef 's Blowtorch!
Win a gift set
for Mum!
We have one Crêpes and Pancakes
Gift Set, worth $79.95, and one Crème
Brûlée Gift Set, worth $79.95, to win.
Simply ask your little angel to draw
a picture of someone they love.
We'll print the best in a future issue
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It only takes moments
to make a crêpe,
whether it 's for
breakfast or dessert!
Consider this...
Some of the world's most famous people
had to overcome massive obstacles
before achieving their dreams.
● Beethoven's teacher called him
hopeless as a composer.
● Walt Disney was fired by a newspaper
editor for lack of ideas.
● Car maker Henry Ford failed and
went broke five times before he finally
succeeded with the Model T.
● KFC's Colonel Sanders went to over
1,000 restaurants trying to sell his chicken
recipe before he found a buyer interested
in his 11 herbs and spices.
● After Fred Astaire's first screen test,
MGM said “Can't act! Slightly bald!
Can dance a little...”
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f your Mum loves being creative in the
kitchen, she'll adore these two cooking
kits from Howards.
The first is a five-piece crème brûlée gift
box including a blowtorch and four ceramic
ramekins, along with a booklet of delicious
recipe ideas. With a few minutes of practice,
Mum will be able to create restaurantquality desserts that are guaranteed to
impress dinner guests on every occasion.
The second kit is perfect for fans of
crêpes and pancakes. It includes a 28cm
professional crêpe pan – compatible with
all heat sources, including induction – a
dedicated crêpe flipper, a brush to help
lightly oil the pan, and a special rake to
ensure a thin, even spread of batter across
the pan. Add to that a book of delicious
recipes and breakfast (or lunch and dinner)
will never be the same! ■ inplace
Please include your child's name and
age along with your own contact
details. Don't forget to indicate
your kit preference on your entry.
Unfortunately, Howards is
unable to return your drawings.
Entries can be mailed to Drawing
Competition, Howards Storage World
Group Office, No. 4, 49 Frenchs Forest
Rd, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086.
Entries close 4pm, May 1, 2012. This
is a game of skill, chance plays no
part in determining the winner. The
judge’s decision is final. For full terms
and conditions visit the
promotions section of the
Howards website, hsw.
com.au
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mother's day
mother's day
Gifts Mum will love...
Help Mum have an organised
year with this selection of great
gifts that will bring her pleasure
month after month.
■ Borne Naked range,
starting from $19.95
Make it simple for Mum to transfer her
essentials from one handbag to another
with an innovative Borne Naked
Handbag Organiser. The liner clearly
organises and declutters Mum's handbag,
making it quicker and easier than ever
for her to transfer her essentials from her
Gucci tote to her Chloe clutch... not to
mention keeping her handbag clean and
protected from spills and makeup marks.
There are a range of sizes, to suit all types
of handbag. From $19.95
Tidy and save your Mum's handbags from
the bottom of the cupboard with a very
cleverly designed Handbag Holder. It's
designed to hold 14 handbags in clear
sleeves to allow Mum to see all of her
bags at a glance. $35.95
Keeping Mum
Mum will be able to find the perfect
accessory for any outfit with the luxurious
black velvet Dial Jewellery range, which
How better for kids to celebrate Mother's Day than with 10 simple
projects that will make the whole year easier for Mum?
1
Embrace technology
Bring Mum into the 21st century with
a guided tour of smartphone apps you think
she might like. If she's into cooking, show her
Epicurious; if gardening is more her thing, try
Botany Buddy. A little research and your Mum
will have information always at hand.
3
Cool idea
To help your Mum enjoy a stress-free
(and more economical) year, create a great
fridge system as a terrific family project.
Howards has created a video to give you all
the advice you need. Check it out on:
insider.hsw.com.au/category/video/kitchen
“Creating a storage system for Mum’s shoes
will win you loads of points for the year”
2
Shoe
■ Sophie Collapsible
Boxes, $14.95 each
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Shoe-biz
Creating a storage system for
Mum's shoes will win you loads of points
for the year. After all, many Mums say that
nice shoes are one of their favourite treats,
so keeping them where she can see
them just makes sense. Sophie
Collapsible Shoe Boxes (like the ones
pictured left) cost from $14.95 each.
4
Handbag harmony
Small tasks can be finished in a flash, but
save loads of time down the track. Give Mum a
real surprise by organising her handbag with a
nifty Grid-It, from $21.95, that instantly snaps
everything from lipstick to an iPod into place.
5
Clean and tidy
Another great treat is to organise the
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laundry. Get Mum involved with the design;
once you get her and Howards together, an
efficient system can be tailored to meet her
every need. Then you just need to maintain it!
Active change
6 If the family has a new hobby – skiing,
surfing or camping, for example – there will
suddenly be a whole stack of extra things
that need storage. Rather than waiting for it
to get out of hand, why not buy some
storage containers and devote one to each
activity, so all the equipment you need is in
one place? Howards has a huge range of
boxes and tubs in store, so there's bound
to be one that's ideal.
7
Be a movie star
Many families have a library of DVDs
that fill shelf after shelf with no rhyme or
reason. Getting these in order (maybe by
genre or by title) and well stored is a great
starts from $14.95. These sophisticated
trays and trees keep jewellery looking
great and easy to access.
Mums with a passion for earrings
will adore the Allure Folding
Earring Screen as it makes
organisation easy.
Simply hang the
earrings through
the holes! $34.95
■ Handbag
Holder $35.95
■ Dial Jewellery
range, from
$14.95
gift for Mum and might just unearth
some long-forgotten favourites!
8
Keys to success
Take the stress out of Mum’s life by
installing a key storage system by the front
door. It's simple and really saves time knowing
where your keys are when you need them.
Howards' range of hooks start from $6.95.
9
Odd ones out
Every house has a cupboard for
all the odds and ends such as cords and
cables. Baskets with labels are a quick fix
that will really make Mum smile!
10
■ Allure Folding Ear
ring
Screen $34.95
■ Grid-It
from $21.95
Going the extra mile
It's a big effort, but you know your
Mum would be amazed if you managed
to get the garage sorted. It's likely to be a
massive job though, so why not enlist the
whole family for this project? ■ inplace
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After
makeover
Chaos
Controlled
When a reader said she
was sick of losing sheets
in her linen cupboard,
we stepped in to help!
Triple your storage
space with Space Bags!
DampRid keeps
moisture away
makeover
Gliders and elfa® baskets on each shelf,
creating instant drawers. To better utilise
the remaining shelves, Space Bag Cubes
and Totes were used to reduce the bulk of
doonas, blankets and pillows. These were
then moved to the top shelf to stay fresh and
ready for the change of season. A DampRid
tub was placed on the shelf to keep moisture
away from the stored items.
The next step was to create an
organisational system. A requirement of
this makeover was that sheet and doona
sets be easily found. As such, each basket
■ Space Bag Totes
from $49.95
sets and beach towels were given their own
basket. The extra space created through
reducing bulky items with Space Bags
“Getting these items organised isn't just about
maximising space – it's about reducing stress”
B
eautifully folded, fresh linen stored
in neat stacks might be the ideal for
a linen cupboard, but without good
organisation, a simple search for a matching
pillowcase can turn the whole cupboard
into a chaotic mess.
Most of us have several different sheet
sets that never seem to stay together; we
also tend to use the towels on top over and
over while those below stay fresh, new and
unused. Getting these items organised isn't
just about maximising space – it's about
saving time and reducing stress.
For this makeover, we began transforming
the deep-set shelves by fitting elfa® Easy
was labelled, making finding all parts of
each ensemble as simple as opening the
drawer. Cli-Mate sachets were added to
the blanket drawers to keep them fresh for
future use.
The next request was for bath towels to be
more visible so they all get used. To facilitate
this, bath towels were separated into colour
allowed smaller items that tended to get lost
to be gathered together in a basket.
The beauty of this makeover is the fact
that it is simple and system based. These
two principles together mean a longlasting, stress-free linen cupboard where
everything is easy to put away, find and
remove without making a mess. ■ inplace
■ Labels make
organisation easy.
Win!
One of 12 DampRid 3Pack Hanging
Moisture Absorbers, valued at $32.95.
To enter, simply visit the promotion
page at hsw.com.au and finish the
following sentence in 25 words or less:
I use DampRid around
my home because...
Competition closes May 1,
2012. This is a game of skill, the
judge's decision is final. Full
terms and conditions can be
found in the promotions
section of hsw.com.au.
Before
Drawers make it a breeze
to use the full depth
of the cupboard
■ A linen cupboard
in need of help!
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■ DampRid 300g Moisture
Absorbing Granules $7.75
■ elfa® Easy Gliders start
from $35, baskets from $17.45
www.hsw.com.au
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travel
travel
When in
Rome...
O
ne of the most spectacular cities in
the world, Rome boasts an incredible
history of architecture, art and food.
And while the Coliseum and Pantheon revel
in antiquity, Roman cuisine has perpetually
evolved, pushing boundaries yet remaining
coloured with the flavours of the past, making
this city the perfect gourmet destination.
The Spanish Steps have long been the
great meeting place of Rome and remain the
perfect place to begin the day. Start from
the large house just to their right, where the
English poet John Keats lived (and which now
houses a museum of his work). Then head
down to the Piazza Navona for breakfast in
any one of the bustling cafés or restaurants.
Sit back and sip your espresso while you
delight in the joys of people-watching.
To set your epicurean heart aflutter,
nothing beats a trip to Roscioli. At this
exceptional provedore you'll be able to fill
Defined by its divine
food as much as its
rich history, Rome
stands alone as a
travel experience.
your picnic basket with delectable hams,
handmade salami, deliciously pungent
cheeses, wines and the family's famous
Lariano bread (filled with raisins, nuts or
olives). The restaurant, though small, is a
Roman tradition as brothers Alessandro
and Pierluigi follow in the footsteps of their
parents with mouth-watering Roman cuisine.
The swordfish fillet in a crust of black pepper
and raspberry sauce is as beautiful as it is
delicious. So too are the traditional Roman
Meatballs served on Smoked Ricotta and
Chestnut Polenta.
A strenuous afternoon's walk to the Sistine
Chapel to view Michelangelo's masterpiece
will prepare you for a fabulous feast at La
Rosetta, where chef Massimo Riccioli will
woo you with an exquisite tasting menu
with fare such as Risotto with Lupini Clams
or Chitarra with Langoustines and Porcini
Mushrooms. Buon appetito! ■ inplace
■ Traditional Trippa
alla Romana.
■ Risotto with clams.
GETTING THERE
Where to stay:
For a traditional Italian
experience, Inn at the
Spanish Steps is just
about as close as you can
stay to the Trevi Fountain
without getting wet!
For more, visit the website:
atspanishsteps.com.
If money is no object, the
Vialla Spalleti Trevelli is
definitely the place to enjoy
the sublime opulence of a
classical Roman Villa.
For more, visit: villaspalletti.it
■ Tourists enjoy
the Spanish Steps.
How to get there: Emirates flies
from Sydney to Rome daily with a
stopover in Dubai. Qantas flies via
London, with flights daily.
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environment
■ 28 Rail Stainless Steel
Frame Airer $79.95
Airers for a
Greener Future
Save money, save the
planet, save your clothes.
What reason is there for
not using an airer? Here
are some of the benefits...
A
ustralian households generate at least
one-fifth of Australia's greenhouse
gases. That's equal to more than 18
tonnes per household each year, according to
Sustainability Victoria's latest findings.
Unfortunately, the tumble dryer is a
significant contributor, generating around
159kg of C02 per annum (about the same as
flying from Melbourne to Adelaide return).
The airer is, however, a truly viable alternative.
This remarkable laundry item has been
around for several centuries, so it couldn't
be more tried and true.
However, while the concept of using a
folding frame to dry clothes remains the
same, technology, design principles and
Did You
Know?
Clothes made from natural fibres
like cotton and wool can shrink
when washed in warm water, as
the fibres are made from proteins
which denature with heat. This
is why line drying is essential for
cotton and wool clothing!
Drying socks
couldn't be
easier, with this
attachment
Ridges keep
hangers separated
and in place
Hangers
'snap ' on
Covered corners
protect floors
■ Leifheit Pegasus
200 Deluxe $199
■ The 42 Rail 3 Tier
Mobile Airer makes
it easy to hang
drying shirts. $119
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quality have greatly improved. Nowadays,
lifestyles are a key part of the designer's
thoughts. For example, with more of us living
in apartments, new generation airers now
stand no higher than balcony railings, making
them invisible to neighbours. Happily, this
does not diminish drying ability at all and
allows the airer to be used for rack drying
jumpers that you don't want to either peg or
have blown away.
Apartments are not the only households
embracing the airer, with many house
dwellers taking up this green alternative.
Given the amount of rain Australia endures
over summer, there are also very practical
reasons to utilise a lightweight airer that can
be moved under shelter in a flash. The airer
also reduces wear-and-tear on clothing,
particularly delicates that can suffer horribly
in a tumble dryer. Compounding these
positives is the actual feel and smell of
clothes dried in the open air.
The portability of an airer is another
huge benefit. Many people now take one
with them on holidays to the beach and
snowfields alike. They realise that not only
are airers the best answer for a load of
laundry, but they're also convenient for all
those wet swimming costumes, wetsuits,
parkas and ski gear that can be dried out
www.hsw.com.au
■ Ciclone 3
Tier Double
Sided Airer
$169
with the minimum of fuss and be ready for
use the next day.
One of the biggest changes over the years
has been quality. Once, an airer was a flimsy
affair that blew over at a gust or collapsed if
bumped. This has changed as demand for
more robust solutions emerged. Essentially,
today's airer is sturdy, folds flat, is made of
materials that won't rust or damage clothes
and has been designed with today's lifestyle
in mind. Most contemporary airers are also
visually aesthetic, with streamlined finishes
and clever engineering that allows them to
carry various weights without losing balance.
Synonymous with quality, the
Foppapedretti brand is known for
engineering excellence coupled with
Italian design acumen. Made from solid
satin beech wood, the Gulliver Clothes
Airer has twin side arms that can extend
the overall hanging space to 27 metres.
Amazingly, it folds to just 9 cm thick. It's
design excellence with brains, beauty and
brawn – the Rolls-Royce of airers! $449
The Metaltex Ciclone Airer is tall,
rather than wide, for smaller spaces, yet
doesn't skimp on drying space. Extendable,
telescopic feet give added stability. $169
Offering a potential 20 metres of hanging
space, Leifheit’s Pegasus 200 Deluxe
is the perfect balcony solution. Robust,
high-quality manufacture and a stable,
sturdy design keep the Pegasus upright on
even the windiest days. It comes with five
wind-resistant hangers, a bag for pegs, two
holders for small items and mesh for soft
drying delicates. $199 ■ inplace
“Today’s airer is sturdy, folds flat and
is made of materials that won’t rust or
damage clothes ”
■ Foppapedretti Gulliver
Clothes Airer $449
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blogging
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Visit hsw.com.au to find your local store with the ‘Store Locator’.
The Challenge is On!
The Howards Blogger Challenge has begun –
but what does it take to run a top blog?
O
ver the past few years the world of
personal blogging has exploded.
One of the most exciting topics
being covered is the home, with bloggers
sharing their opinions on everything from
decorating to organising.
So, who better than bloggers for our latest
makeover challenge? We’ve picked four of
Australia’s best and given each of them a
$1000 voucher to bring organisation to an
area of their home.
What is the
Howards Blogger
Challenge?
Selected bloggers have been given
a Howards $1000 gift card to spend
on their homes so that they can share
their experience of improving their
home’s organisation.
Each blogger will receive a one-onone consultation with organisation
expert Cathy Player to review their
areas of concern. Cathy will make
suggestions regarding positioning of
items in the home, workflow
and Howards products
that could make
a difference.
The blogger’s task is
to then share what
they’ve learnt,
giving their
site’s readers the
opportunity to
learn too!
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But what does it take to run a popular
blog? An excellent example is Table Tonic –
a fabulously eclectic meld of interior design,
home solutions, food and life. It was started
by Louise Bell in 2009: “I was looking for a new
career path and everyone else was blogging.
It was December and I had some time and
just dived in.”
The ability to communicate mood is
essential to good blogging and Louise sees
this reflected in the way some blogs have
evolved into books and television. Also key
to Louise’s success has been the fact that she
blogs every day: “There is just so much to blog
about, so much to be inspired about; it just
comes and out it goes.”
Louise’s dedication creates a continuous
dialogue with her readers and also allows the
blog’s focus to shift: “I have thrown in fashion
and that went really well, and lately food and,
even more recently, healthy food. There has
been a great response to that.”
New South Wales
Artamon
Home HQ North Shore
(02) 9437 1955
Shellharbour
Stockland,
Shellharbour Square
(02) 4297 0811
Mt Barker
Adelaide Hills
Homemaker Centre
(08) 8391 4755
Bathurst
Bathurst City Centre
(02) 6331 4044
Tuggerah
Westfield Tuggerah
(02) 4353 9066
Norwood
220 The Parade
(08) 8332 0415
Belrose
Homemakers Supa Centa
(02) 9986 2480
Bondi Junction
Westfield Bondi Junction
(02) 9387 5733
Queensland
Aspley
Homemaker City
Cnr Gympie Road
& Zillmere Road
(07) 3862 7633
Tasmania
Hobart
140 Liverpool Street
(03) 6234 8422
Brookvale
Warringah Mall
(02) 9907 2200
Cairns
327 Mulgrave Road
(07) 4054 4966
Burwood
Westfield Burwood
(02) 9744 8077
Fortitude Valley
Homemaker City North
650 Wickham Street
(07) 3216 0222
Campbelltown
Macarthur Square
(02) 4627 5222
Castle Hill
Castle Hill Supa Centa
South Building
(02) 9634 4200
Coffs Harbour
Park Beach Plaza
(02) 6652 4848
Erina
Erina Fair
(02) 4367 0433
Blogs to watch
The sites taking part in the Howards Blogger Challenge are:
Hornsby
Westfield Hornsby
(02) 9987 2700
Kotara
Homemaker Centre
150 Park Ave
(02) 4952 9333
Moore Park
Homemaker
Supa Centa
(02) 9697 2777
North Ryde
Macquarie Centre
(02) 9888 6655
jenius.com.au
tabletonic.blogspot.com.au
Food blogger Jennifer Lam will add structure
to her kitchen.
Louise Bell will be bringing organisation to
her children (and home!).
Northbridge
Northbridge Plaza
(02) 9958 4699
Port Macquarie
Port Home Zone
(02) 6584 3500
Rhodes
Rhodes Shopping Centre
(02) 9736 3111
Rouse Hill
Rouse Hill Town Centre
(02) 8883 2577
Rutherford
Hunter Supa Centre
(02) 4932 4655
sassybella.com
lifestyled.com.au
Fashion blogger Helen Lee will be making over
her home office.
Style expert Paula Joye will get her makeup
and cosmetics in order.
Helensvale
Homeworld Helensvale
(07) 5502 6677
Jindalee
Homemaker City
(07) 3279 2611
Mackay
Canelands Shopping
Centre
(07) 4942 0228
Maroochydore
50 Plaza Parade
(07) 5479 3833
Robina
Robina Town Centre
(07) 5575 7133
Rockhampton
Redhill Homemaker
Centre, Cnr Richardson
Road & Yamba Road
(07) 4928 6511
Springwood
The Logan Mega Centre
(07) 3209 2777
Toowoomba
Harvey Norman Centre
(07) 4613 5315
NEW STORE!
Townsville
Domain Central
(07) 4779 9411
Upper Mt. Gravatt
Westfield Garden City
(07) 3422 2003
Mandurah
Shop 2, 65 Reserve Drive
(08) 9583 4900
Myaree
Primewest Melville,
Shop 8, 276 Leach
Highway, Melville
(08) 9317 8700
Southern River
Cnr Ranford Rd &
Boardwalk Bvd
(08) 9394 0900
Essendon
Homemaker Hub
(03) 9374 2903
Maribyrnong
Highpoint Shopping
Centre (03) 9318 1855
Mornington
Peninsula Lifestyle Centre
(03) 5973 5399
Nunawading
Home HQ, 372
Whitehorse Road
(03) 9894 8411
South Wharf
Homemaker Hub
(03) 9682 0911
Shepparton
Riverside Plaza Shopping
Centre (03) 58235877
Northern Territory
Darwin
Shop 20, Jape
Homemaker Village
(08) 8948 2088
Cannington
Shop 1, 38 William Street
(08) 9356 3511
Mile End
Homemaker Centre
122 Railway Terrace
(08) 8152 0400
Karrinyup
Karrinyup Shopping
Centre
(08) 9244 4333
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store may be different. Advertised prices are valid only until 1/7/12 and after
this date may not be available. Listed prices include GST and do not include
accessories where shown.
Springvale
Springvale Homemaker
Centre (03) 9545 5499
South Australia
Gepps Cross
Gepps Cross Centre
Home HQ (08) 8162 9160
Group Office
No. 4 Forest Central
Business Park
49 Frenchs Forest Road
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
Tel (02) 9452 8888
Fax (02) 9452 8899
[email protected]
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Stores
Now open in:
New Zealand, Dubai,
Singapore, Spain, Ireland,
Philippines, India,
Norway and the U.K.
Visit: hswgroup.com
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Victoria Gardens
Shopping Centre
(03) 9428 4060
It’s fine to change
your mind
We’ll gladly exchange or refund
on presentation of a docket
where goods are in original
packaging (saleable condition). An
exchange is offered where a docket is
not presented.
Subiaco
427 Hay Street
(08) 9381 4599
Cheltenham
Westfield Southland
(03) 9583 9155
Western Australia
Bunbury
175-181 Blair Street
(08) 9792 4880
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Rockingham
2 Commodore Drive
(08) 9528 5044
Victoria
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Chadstone Shopping
Centre (03) 9568 6200
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Availability: Not all products in this magazine may be available at your local store.
Some products may become out of stock or in some instances be discontinued.
We recommend contacting your local store by telephone to confirm product
availability and price to avoid disappointment.
Product specifications: All care is taken to ensure that product information
is accurate at the time of print (February 2012). However some modifications to
product specifications may occur during the life of this magazine. Dimensions are
included as a guide only. Some products may require self assembly.
Warranty information: At Howards, we respect your rights and our goods come
with guarantees that cannot be excluded under Australian Consumer Law. You are
entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any
other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are entitled to have the goods
repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure
does not amount to a major failure.
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